When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Under the Direction of the Registered Nurse provides and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu. Works in a collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary treatment team and contributes to the patient’s individual treatment plan.Job Description:ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssists multidisciplinary team in formulating, implementing, and observing outcomes of the individualized patient plan of careEncourages and supports patients in maintaining ADL’s.Communicates and records significant changes in patient’s condition or behavioral changes to the RN.Legibly documents all pertinent data regarding patient care in the patient care record.Assists the Registered Nurse with the admission assessment and discharge process.Monitors the therapeutic milieu and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, family members, and staff.Demonstrates understanding of patients’ rights and the complaint/grievance processFollows hospital and department policies and proceduresWorks collaboratively as a co-leader or leader during scheduled groups and documents patient’s participation.Manages stressful situations in a calm, organized and professional mannerMaintains patient confidentialityMaintains CPI and BCLS educationAttends or reads all staff meeting documentationParticipates in ongoing clinical education to ensure competency specific to psychiatryDemonstrates flexibility and cooperation in response to unexpected change in work volume, emergencies and staffing or scheduling changesFollows The Joint Commission safety goalsAs designated, serves as Human Rights Officer for the unit. Acts as a knowledgeable resource for patients, families, and staff regarding regulatory and human rights, effectively investigates complaints, and ensures follow-through with unit Director. Attends annual DMH human rights officer training.Completes other duties as assigned
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